Procurement Specialist 70856
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 26 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
With more than 3,300 employees, 2.45 million square feet of floor space, and more than 600+ acres in land holdings, Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2021 generated $6.3 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures. Plus, that same year, its parent company, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced a $17 billion investment to boost semiconductor production capacity at a new site in Taylor, Texas. This is in addition to the $18 billion invested in Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s Austin, Texas campus, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizen. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at various locations throughout Central Texas including the main plant on East Parmer Lane in northeast Austin, a satellite office near Pflugerville and the construction site in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Job Summary/Overview:
The role is a buyer position within the Indirect Procurement Department with a focus on the IT/System Technology related fields reporting to Supervisor/Manager. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting and executing on professional procurement responsibilities (detailed below) for primarily indirect segments related to Infrastructure Technology. This includes sourcing, negotiation, and working with internal customers and external vendors to reach mutually agreeable and cost efficient business agreements. Role requires the ability to successfully manage relationships both externally (with vendor, 3PL, etc.) and internally. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and comfortable working with systems (SAP, internal procurement systems). This role is more specific to project based procurement working with support teams to find best and most cost efficient solutions for the company (subject to change based on company needs).
Specific Job Duties:
• Primary responsibilities include sourcing, negotiate pricing/terms, facilitate procurement workflow, vendor selection/management, contract revisions/renewals, and regular reporting to management
• Manage and drive the Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for indirect procurement activities using Samsung systems.
• Work with internal customers to understand requirements, define scopes of work (SOW), and drive cost efficiencies.
• Support adoption of new procurement systems and processes including internal customer support and guidance
• Follow and enforce rules and procedures to support new systems and processes for indirect procurement
• Issue and manage the PO process and tracking of urgent items through to delivery
• Facilitate resolution of invoicing issues and order discrepancies
Shift: 1st
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 2 - 5 years of related experience
• CPM/CPSM/CPIM certification a plus
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools
• Proficient with MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with IT / Data Center Procurement a plus
• Experience with SAP MM Module a plus
• Clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong business acumen and sense of ownership
• Analysis experience and excellent people skills are highly beneficial
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